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Protesters teargassed as they call for Solomon Islands Prime Minister to step down

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2 years ago

November 25, 2021

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The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands has vowed to track down rioters who attempted to storm the nation’s parliament

Police in Solomon Islands have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse large crowds that turned out in the capital Honiara on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the protestors are seeking to “bring a democratically elected government down”.

The nation’s capital now remains under lockdown following civil unrest.

Protesters are calling for the Prime Minister to resign, as they looted stores and set fire to buildings, including in the nation’s Parliament.

Police also deployed tear gas to break up the protests.

The Solomons Government has faced pressure over a 20-19 decision to cut ties with Taiwan, and establish a relationship with China.

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U.S.-India pharmaceutical trade partnership?

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5 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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The United States wants to diversify its supply chain and achieve affordable medicine resilience.

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance is urging a U.S.-India trade partnership to reduce reliance on foreign sources for both nations’ pharmaceutical supply chain.

The goal is to diversify both countries’ supply chain and achieve affordable medicine resilience.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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20 hours ago

May 7, 2024

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Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.